Preserves (Frozen Berries) Strawberry, Cherry, Blueberry

About This Recipe

"This is a a wonderful way to use frozen berries with ingredients readily available. Fresh taste"

Ingredients

strawberry

6 cups
frozen strawberries

1 1/2 cups
sugar

1 tablespoon
lemon juice, fresh OR

Blueberry

6 cups
frozen blueberries

1 1/2 cups
sugar

1 tablespoon
lemon juice, fresh

1 tablespoon
lemon rind, finely grated

1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon
cardamom

1/4 teaspoon
allspice

1/4 teaspoon
nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon
clove, or

Cherry

16 ounces
frozen sweet cherries

2 (15 ounce) cans
tart cherries, if you cannot find them frozen

1/4 cup
lemon juice

2 cups
sugar

1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon
cardamom

1/4 teaspoon
allspice

1/4 teaspoon
nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon
clove

Directions

For the strawberry.

roughly chop strawberries (this is easy with a processor or let strawberries sit at room temp for a few minutes to soften them and chop with a knife).

mix all other ingredients and cook in a nonstick pan over meduim heat.

stir frequently, cook at least 20 to 30 minutes. This will thicken as it cooks and a bit more after it cools. You will know when it is ready when it has greatly reduced and is thick. Patience.

For the blueberry and Cherry.

mix all ingredients and stir over meduim heat for 20 to 30 minutes. This will thicken as it cooks and a bit more after it cools. You will know when it is ready when it has greatly reduced and is thick.

Each will produce about 2 cups of preserves and can be frozen or stored in the refrigerator for a couple weeks.